The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The New U.N. Security Council Resolution on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, with Amb. Jeffrey Feltman and Joel Braunold
Nov 21, 2025
Amb. Jeffrey Feltman, a seasoned diplomat with a rich history at the U.N., teams up with Joel Braunold, Managing Director at the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, to dissect the newly adopted U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803. They delve into its unusual elements, the implications for Palestinian self-determination, and the political calculations of the U.S. and regional actors. The duo also explores the role of the PLO, Israel's reactions, and the potential challenges in implementing disarmament and reform. A compelling discussion on a pivotal moment in peace efforts!
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UN Resolution Grants Broad, Vague Mandate
- Resolution 2803 is unusually vague and effectively gives a broad mandate to the Trump administration to implement its Gaza plan.
- The Security Council endorsed a framework without specifying key operational details like Chapter 7 or force levels.
UN Endorsement Unlocks Regional Participation
- The resolution carries legal weight and enables other states to feel comfortable participating in Gaza reconstruction and stabilization.
- Joel Braunold argues the UN text was essential to unlock international funding and troop participation beyond Qatar.
PLO Backing Made The Vote Possible
- PLO's support was decisive in convincing Algeria and persuading China and Russia to abstain rather than veto.
- That regional and PLO buy-in made the resolution politically feasible at the Security Council.